JEAN LOUIS DAVID

Basic Hair Care Trick

While the world is in lock-down, many face the problem of having to deal with frizzy, grey and even damaged hair alone! Here senior stylists Emma and Sladjana from Jean Louis David Qatar share their easy-to-follow hair homecare tips.

• Use the correct products for your hair type. There is a shampoo that will suit your hair type whether it is weak, damaged, coloured or thin.

• If you want longer hair make sure that your ends are healthy. Use strengthening shampoos, conditioners and hair masques, such as Kérastase Extensioniste which helps strengthen your hair from roots to tips preventing it from breakage and split ends.

• Wash your hair at least three times a week with warm water. Hot water will weaken your hair and if you have colour treated tresses, the colour will fade faster.

• Deep condition your hair at least once a week. This will help revive your hair replacing all the oils that have been stripped out. Use a shower cap and leave the masque on for at least 20-30 minutes for the best results.

• Avoid frizzy hair by trying to braid your hair loosely and apply a night serum to avoid frizziness in the morning. The braids help the serum to penetrate your hair and stop it from rubbing off onto your pillowcase.

• Protect your hair and use heat protecting leave-in conditioners when styling. This prevents the heat from damaging your hair, plus it adds some shine and leaves a hint of fragrance on your hair.

If you’re looking for alternative hair treatments while you are stuck at home, here’s some DIY hair masks to make.

PROBLEM:

Flakey Scalp SOLUTION:

Coconut oil, sugar, and essential oil mask Flakes are usually caused by falls in temperature or heat in your home. This exfoliating treatment helps remove and reduce flakes. You will need 2 tablespoons of raw unrefined coconut oil, 4 teaspoons of raw sugar, 5 drops of peppermint oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Gently massage the oil blend into your hair and scalp for 3 minutes and leave it on while you finish your shower.

PROBLEM:

Hair that won’t grow out

SOLUTION: Cinnamon and coconut oil mask

Cinnamon helps stimulate blood circulation that promotes hair growth and strength. Prepare equal parts of coconut oil and cinnamon and blend them well together. Apply the mask onto your roots and part, and massage into your scalp. Let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes and rinse. Repeat the mask at least once a week.

PROBLEM:

Greasy Hair SOLUTION:

Egg white and lemon mask

Egg whites are rich with enzymes that help remove excess oil. Get a bowl, squeeze half of a lemon and add one egg white. Smooth over hair from roots to ends and leave on for 30 minutes to an hour — in fact, the longer the better. Rinse with lukewarm water, not hot!